Advice the inmates by conducting one to one cases, to know their legal issues, type of help required with reference to prison law manuals, eligibility of legal aid and assistance, and preparing applications for bail.

Obtaining the status of the particular case from the records of the court and obtaining certified copies of court proceedings

To take up the any grievances of the prison inmate with the jail authorities.

In case of those who are convicted, obtain order/judgment of the court, to file an appeal in the High court/Supreme Court

To make an application for parole and furlough where the inmate is eligible for the same.

To ensure release, in case the offences are petty, where the release is possible under Maharashtra Police Act, under personal bond.

To engage a counsel to represent undertrials in court who have spent considerable period in jail and are devoid of any financial means.

Obtaining certified copies of judgments or orders or other legal documents pertaining to the legal proceedings, payment of court fees, processed fees and other expenses incurred during the trial or appeal.

To gather statistics about issues faced by undertrials / convicts / detenue, conduct legal research on the same and give suggestions for legal reforms in prison administration.

Besides the above, the legal aid centre would also assist people in settling their disputes by mediation or conciliation in the legal aid centre or during legal aid camps and conduct legal literacy programmes in the area, especially in the slum areas adjoining the NMIMS School of Law. The Legal Aid Centre would also assist people in matters that are civil, labour, family or matters pertaining to accidental deaths or disabilities or any other legal assistance arising in course of the indigent seeking advice.